Wednesday, January 16

Six Reasons to Have Sex Every Week

sexStudies show that regular sex provides a host of surprising health benefits.

Sex is good for adults. Indulging on a regular basis—at least once a week—is even better. Research links sex (with all safer-sex precautions taken) to an astonishing array of physiological benefits, from longevity to pain relief. Many studies don't address whether the health bonus comes from the act itself or from the corresponding emotional intimacy, but the bottom line is that getting physical has some great side effects—especially for women. Here are six ways that sex boosts your health:

  • It Fights Colds and Flu.
  • It's a Beauty Treatment.
  • It Burns Calories.
  • Yes, Honey, I Have a Headache: For a woman a migraine might actually be a reason for making love rather than avoiding intercourse: the increase in endorphins and corticosteroids during arousal and orgasm is analgesic.
  • It Promotes Regular Menstrual Cycles.
  • It Can Prevent Accidents: Women use the muscles of the pelvic floor to stem the flow of urine. As they age, they need to keep these strong to avoid peeing accidentally. The same muscles are exercised during intercourse, and as with all muscle-building programs, the benefits require consistency.